Unlike other hospitals, the majority of funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors. Thanks to you, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Learn more about how St. Jude uses your tax-deductible donation and the benefits of giving to our hospital.
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The budgeted daily operating cost of St. Jude is $2.2 million. Approximately 75 percent of the budgeted costs of St. Jude are covered by public contributions.
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St. Jude is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.
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Only 12 percent of the money to operate the hospital comes from insurance recoveries. This is vastly different than most other hospitals that can generate more than 90 percent of their revenues from insurance recoveries and other sources.
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You can have your donation deducted directly from your paycheck. Just present our pledge form to your employer.
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On average, over the last three years, 83 cents of every dollar received has supported the research and treatment at St. Jude.
We're dedicated to providing the best care for children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. But we need your help to make sure we can keep providing world-class care at no cost to our patients.
Make your tax-deductible gift and help us continue our mission: Finding cures. Saving children.
No child should die in the dawn of life
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Why support St. Jude?
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is finding cures and saving children. Learn why your support matters.
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Ways to give
Your donation makes a difference. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance.
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Our unique operating model
There are great research institutions, great hospitals and great charities — we are all three. Learn more about our unique operating model.
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Financial reports
Every dollar donated to St. Jude helps in the fight against cancer. Learn more about our financial information, including our annual report.
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About St. Jude
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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Our stories
Meet the patients, families, supporters, and staff of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and experience the stories that happen here every day.
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Get involved with St. Jude
Volunteer for St. Jude or participate in an event in your area and help save the lives of kids fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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Our history
St. Jude grew from a small promise made by the late entertainer Danny Thomas into a world-renowned institution that has changed the course of childhood cancer research.
